Diesel Engine Slated For Chrysler Light-Duty Trucks

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August 2007

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Chrysler said that it will build a diesel-powered version its light duty pickup trucks after 2009, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing Frank Klegon, executive vice president of product development for Chrysler. Klegon said that an all-new turbo diesel engine by Cummins will deliver a 30% improvement in fuel efficiency, cut carbon emissions by up to 20% compared with a gasoline engine and will meet emission standards in all 50 states.

Previously, Chrysler, like other auto makers, put diesel engines only in heavy-duty versions of its pickup trucks.

General and Ford also plan diesel-powered versions of their light duty pickup trucks in the coming years.

Klegon also said Chrysler will introduce a "significantly upgraded" version of its 5.7-liter Hemi V-8 engine in the future.

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